St. Michael’s Academy Auction Gala - “An Evening at the Kentucky Derby,” with door prizes for “Best Dressed Couple” and “Best Ladies Derby Day Hat.” Silent auction 5 p.m. with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres; dinner served at 6:15, followed by a live auction including a classic 1966 Dodge Dart in excellent condition. Benefits the school. Saturday, 8500 N. St. Michael’s Road. $30/person. (509) 466-9369

The Great Art Party - Fundraiser to benefit Blue Prints for Learning and Community Building Children’s Center. Celebrate and create art with local artists including Ken Spiering and Scott Kolbo. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. $50. (509) 777-0822

CROP Hunger Walk - Annual hunger-awareness and fundraising project of Church World Service and the Interfaith Council of the Inland Northwest. With 10K and 2-mile walks along the Centennial Trail; free T-shirts for walkers with $100 in pledges. April 26, registration and entertainment 12:30 p.m., walk at 1:30, starting at Martin Centre at Gonzaga University. Bring canned food for Second Harvest Inland Northwest. (509) 891-1045, (509) 924-2350, www.cropwalkinline.org